Zara Powell
Zara is a reporter for TechFinitive.com. Based in Sydney, she covers breaking Australian tech news and provides insight into other developments in the Asia-Pacific region.
What is Google Bard: news and updates
Google recently announced plans to open its waitlist after officially entering the AI-powered chat war against ChatGPT. We explain the latest developments, how to sign up, and what ChatGPT thinks of its rival.
Microsoft launches Loop App to simplify content creation across Microsoft 365
What the heck is Microsoft Loop? How does it integrate with Microsoft 365? And how can you get involved? We answer all the questions...
Australian telco Optus first to roll out 900MHz 5G
In an Australian first, Optus has switched on its 900MHz low-band spectrum, extending the telco’s 5G footprint by 20%.
Cisco signs agreement with telecom giant to expand cybersecurity services
Cisco and Norwegian telecoms giant Telenor have renewed their partnership with a focus on cybersecurity and multicloud-as-a-service
OpenAI releases highly anticipated GPT-4 model (but beware hallucinations)
We explain what's new in GPT-4, how to access it (as both a user and a developer), and what exactly OpenAI means when it says the system suffers from "hallucinations".
Meta releases dataset to maximise inclusivity and diversity
Effective AI relies on as diverse a range of data as possible, and that's exactly what Meta attempts to address with Casual Conversations v2 - designed to be inclusive.
Australian Banks increase scam protection as complaints rise
Westpac has announced a slew of measures to protect its customers against the growing menace of scams, including a four-hour payment delay
Cyberattacks: why small businesses should be worried
What can you learn from a small business owner who was almost made bankrupt by a cyberattack? We speak to them and the security experts to find out.